EQ4- Coastal erosion Happisburgh

Question 1

Where is happisburgh?

Answer 1

Happisburgh is a village on the north east of Norfolk.
Known as the english town worst hit by coastal erosion

Question 2

What change of strategy occurred by the UK’s government at Happisburgh?

Answer 2

UKs government coastal management strategy changed from investing in sea defences towards relocating communities at risk.

Question 3

What are the impacts of coastal erosion at Happisburgh?

Answer 3

• Many people are losing their homes and may not receive compensation
  -It is estimated that Happisburgh will lose around 97 meters of its coastal land during the next 20 years.
  -Residents don’t hold on to valuables because they know they will have to relocate.